Small Business Owners (SBO)

Small businesses in Somaliland play a critical role in the economy through job creation, economic growth, community support, promote economic resilience and lastly provide unique products and services to the markets.

 Barwaaqo SACCO’s SBO Stream is designed to expand access to finance to the underserved small business owners within Somaliland in order to expand their enterprises and create more jobs while deepening the resilience of the national economy.

Those who subscribe to Barwaaqo SACCO’s SBO Stream will have to save $30 each month of the calendar year in order to enjoy below benefits

Why join Barwaaqo SACCO’s SBO Stream

Access to affordable Finance of five times of savings

Annual dividends on Share Capital

Group guarantee system

Emergency, interest-free loan advance of up to 20% of one’s savings

Room for daily saving of $1 a day

Who can join Barwaaqo SACCO’s SBO Stream

Somaliland citizen, or foreign individual with legal stay permit

Own an existing small business

Business older than one year of existence

Declares source of halal income

Has record of good conduct

Meets and maintains Barwaaqo SACCO’s membership requirements, adheres to its constitution and subsequent procedures

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